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  • S. RES. 561 — Designating February 16, 2024, as National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:187

    The resolution S. RES. 561 proposes designating February 16, 2024, as "National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day" to honor Elizabeth Wanamaker Peratrovich, a Tlingit civil rights activist. Elizabeth played a significant role in advocating for the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1945 in...

    Simple Explanation

    To remember and celebrate the important work of Elizabeth Peratrovich, who helped make laws that treat people fairly and equally, the resolution wants to make February 16, 2024, a special day named after her.

  • S. RES. 92 — Designating February 16, 2025, as National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:181

    S. RES. 92 proposes to designate February 16, 2025, as "National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day" in honor of Elizabeth Wanamaker Peratrovich, a Tlingit civil rights leader who championed social equality and fought against discrimination in Alaska. The resolution encourages people...

    Simple Explanation

    In this bill, people want February 16, 2025, to be a special day called "National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day" to remember a brave woman named Elizabeth Peratrovich. She helped make sure everyone is treated fairly no matter their background, especially in Alaska, where she helped stop unfair treatment a long time ago.